Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Optimas Solutions Full time
Job Summary

Optimas Solutions is seeking a highly driven Strategic Sourcing Manager - International who possesses strong procurement and analytical experience, combined with the vision to create short, mid, and long-term sourcing solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development of global sourcing and supplier strategies, as well as the identification and execution of cost savings programs.
  • Lead sourcing projects and initiatives by working closely with key stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.
  • Provide stakeholders with relevant and timely market trends and analyses, such as commodity and currency trends.
  • Work with Manufacturing to optimize the Make vs. Buy strategy and fully utilize our own manufacturing capabilities.
  • Build and own senior-level relationships within our supply partner hierarchy, negotiating complex global contracts.
  • Implement strategies to rationalize the supplier base and maximize the value of spend.
  • Drive external benchmark buildout and analysis, including gap analysis and required actions to achieve functional competitive advantage.
  • Implement programs to drive total cost of acquisition improvement activities, enhancing margin and improving service levels.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or proven experience in a strategic sourcing role.
  • Recent in-depth knowledge of the fastener industry.
  • Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of simultaneous projects.
  • Solid analytical skills to understand market dynamics and business requirements.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey ideas and processes.
  • Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results.
  • Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
  • Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Focused on results – willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right.
  • Strong work ethic – self-starter able to demonstrate strong proactive approach and self-initiative.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and open-mindedness around change; positive, can-do attitude.
  • Strong business acumen – strong financial, strategic, operational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to understand business models and key drivers quickly.
  • Ability to see the 'big picture' and use quantitative and qualitative data to create strategies that move Optimas forward.
  • Multilingual skills would be advantageous.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and prior experience utilizing Business Intelligence tools is a plus.

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